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Wild Card

Wild Card

20035.12 Seasons36 EpisodesEndedTV-PG

Overview

Wild Card is an American comedy-drama series starring Joely Fisher. It was broadcast in the United States on Lifetime, and on the Global Television Network in Canada from August 2003 to July 2005.

Created by Steve Blackman
Written by Steve Blackman
NetworksLifetime

Top Cast

Joely Fisher

Joely Fisher

Zoe Busiek

Jamie Johnston

Jamie Johnston

Clifford 'Cliff' Woodall

Chris Potter

Chris Potter

Dan Lennox

Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Sophie Mason

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

M. Pearl McGuire

Aislinn Paul

Aislinn Paul

Hannah Woodall

Themes & Keywords

insurance fraudchild care

About Wild Card

Wild Card is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2003 exploring themes of insurance fraud, child care. Created by Steve Blackman, it stars Joely Fisher, Jamie Johnston, Chris Potter. Wild Card is an American comedy-drama series starring Joely Fisher. It was broadcast in the United States on Lifetime, and on the Global Television Network in Canada from August 2003 to July 2005.

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